The Rise of the Writers of the Republic of China

When "Zi Lin Xi Bao" slowly published "The Rise of Great Powers: Portugal Part II", the "Beijing-Tianjin Times", a daily newspaper, had already serialized 14 issues. The "Portugal Chapter", "Spanish Chapter" and "Dutch Chapter" are all over, and the "England Chapter", which has spent a lot of ink and ink, has also reached the third episode.

Whether it is Spain, Portugal or the Netherlands, they are now in the past tense. When writing about these countries, although "The Rise of Great Powers" attracted some people's attention, it did not achieve a sensational effect.

Until the British chapter came out...

Tianjin Concession, Wei Mansion.

This is a small three-story western-style building, much more shabby than Marshal Chu's mansion. Duan Qirui, the former Prime Minister of the Beiyang Government, lived here with his family.

Duan Qirui's life credo is "no smoking, no drinking, no whoring, no gambling, no greed, no possession", and he was called "six no prime ministers", which was considered an alternative to the officialdom of the Republic of China. He didn't have any real estate until now. Yuan Shikai once gave him a house, but when Yuan died, the original owner's son came to him with the deed, and Duan Qirui moved out without saying a word.

But no matter how different and clean, there must be gray income, otherwise he would not be able to support a beautiful wife with five families.

As a man, Duan Qirui's biggest failure is that his back home is not stable. The fourth aunt had been sad all day long when she first got married, and only after asking about it did she find out that she had someone she liked. Duan Qirui had no choice but to part with the pain and marry the fourth aunt like a daughter. And the remaining regular wives and concubines all smoke opium behind his back. As long as Duan Qirui is not at home, the concubines will dress up in fancy clothes, sneak out to watch movies, go shopping, listen to operas, attract bees and butterflies everywhere, and often return home in the middle of the night.

The color of this hat, huh.

Since Duan Qirui retired to Tianjin some time ago, he has devoted himself to Buddhism and ignored political affairs. His only hobbies are Go and billiards.

At this moment, Duan Zhizheng is playing chess, and his opponent is his son Duan Hongye.

On the chessboard, Baizi's big dragon was exhausted, and Duan Qirui was killed by his son. He thought hard for a long time, then flipped the chessboard violently, and scolded angrily: "You bastard, you don't understand any serious business, you just play chess."

Duan Hongye didn't dare to argue with his father, and muttered in a low voice: "The stinky chess basket still can't afford to lose, and if you can't afford to lose, you keep playing chess with me."

"What did you say?" Duan Qirui's nose was crooked, which was a sign of his anger.

"No, it's nothing, hehe." Duan Hongye smiled apologetically.

The second aunt walked in and persuaded: "Master, don't be angry, this is today's newspaper."

"Well, let it go." Duan Qirui nodded.

Duan Hongye took the opportunity to get up and said: "Dad, you read the newspaper first, I have something to go out."

"Sit down!" Duan Qirui reprimanded, "What serious business do you have? I warn you, if you mix with Pu Yi again, be careful that I will break your leg."

"Hehe." Duan Hongye could only sit back with a dry smile.

There were many four great princes in the Republic of China. The "Four Great Princes of the Republic of China" in the early 1920s were Sun Ke, Zhang Xueliang, Lu Xiaojia and Duan Hongye. It's a pity that Mr. Duan really can't do anything other than being good at Go. He has been idle all day and has become a playboy. In addition, his father has retired to the second line, so he has rarely received the attention of the outside world.

For Duan Hongye, he doesn't care about any messy politics. Puyi is rich and generous, and he is often asked to smoke opium to play with women. Of course, Mr. Duan is happy to play with Puyi.

Duan Qirui ignored his son, spread out the Chinese version of "The Beijing-Tianjin Times" and directly opened to "The Rise of Great Powers: Britain Chapter III". This time the content is the Glorious Revolution in Britain. Zhou Hexuan analyzed the cause and effect as usual, and added various interesting historical jokes.

When reading about Cromwell's military dictatorship, Duan Qirui couldn't help thinking of Yuan Shikai, and sighed: "Cromwell really ruled Britain anyway, and he didn't dare to take the throne himself. It's a pity that Yuan Gongxiong is so talented that he actually Hearing the slander and proclaiming himself emperor, the great cause of the republic will be ruined."

Duan Hongye is not interested in these things, he sits there and plays chess with himself happily.

After reading the serialized content, Duan Qirui put down the newspaper and said: "This Zhou Hexuan is a real talent. If I am still the prime minister, I will recruit him as an aide. If he is capable enough, I will entrust him with important tasks. .”

Duan Hongye was addicted to cigarettes, he yawned and said, "I know Zhou Hexuan. I met him last time in the club. Foreign devils appreciate him very much."

"That's for sure," Duan Qirui said with a smile, "The "Beijing-Tianjin Times" has a very high style. As a Chinese, he can publish articles on it, so he has already been recognized by foreigners."

Duan Hongye said: "Speaking of Zhou Hexuan, there is another interesting story."

"What interesting news?" Duan Qirui asked.

Duan Hongye is very familiar with gossip news. He said: "Zhou Hexuan also has a pen name Jin Yong, who wrote a martial arts novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". , actually sent someone to arrest Zhou Hexuan and put him under house arrest to write novels for himself."

Duan Qirui is an old man from Beiyang. He looked down on Chu Yupu, an upstart in the warlord world, and said with disdain: "Leave a talented and learned man unused, and let him write novels to relieve boredom. How short-sighted Chu Yupu is."

Duan Hongye smiled and said, "Yes, Chu Yupu asked Zhou Hexuan to be his foreign language secretary."

Duan Qirui was stunned by his son, and he said angrily: "We can make friends with Zhou Hexuan more in the future. As for Puyi, no more contact is allowed! Do you hear me?"

"I heard," Duan Hongye curled his lips, and then laughed again, "I'm going to play with Zhou Hexuan. I heard that he likes to play polo, and I happen to be good at it."

"roll!"

Duan Qirui's nose was crooked again: "I know how to play around all day long, can you do something serious?"

Duan Hongye ran away laughing, hid in his room and smoked a big cigarette, and then went out refreshed. He didn't have much money on him, playing polo with Zhou Hexuan was just a cover, the purpose was to invite Puyi out to play together, the generous Emperor Duan was a winner in the eyes of Mr. Duan.

But at this moment in Zhangyuan, Kang Youwei read and read the newspaper in his hands. The Glorious Revolution in Britain made him feel a lot, and the British welcomed James II back to the throne, and he vaguely saw a trace of Puyi's restoration. hope.

"Looking at history as a mirror, we can know the ups and downs," Kang Youwei said, "King Charles II's success in seizing the throne is our example. Now that the world is in chaos and the people are thinking about peace, it is a good time to learn from the chaos."

Pu Yi asked suspiciously: "Zhou Hexuan pointed out three ways to me. He seems not optimistic about restoration, but asked me to give up my status as emperor and start over."

Kang Youwei couldn't help smiling wryly, with Puyi's weak ability and talent, no matter which side he defected to, he would be eaten to pieces. Only restoration is the right way.

At this moment, the eunuch reported: "Your Majesty, Mr. Duan Hongye is asking to see you."